Your local ironing & laundry professional in Leicester
Hi, I'm Mahendry. I provide professional ironing & laundry services for customers in Leicester and the nearby areas. I'm fully trained and use professional steam-based equipment to achieve excellent results while protecting your garments.
Your first enquiry and collection are arranged by Lucy our founder, who has been running The Hot Iron since 2011.
If Leicester isn't quite right for you, you can enter your postcode during our booking process to check availability for your area
Why choose us
We take great care with every item, and damage is extremely rare. But if something ever goes wrong, we promise to put it right — including fully compensating you for any item we damage.
Reliable & friendly local lady in Leicester with a personal touch
High-quality results with professional grade equipment
Flexible collection times including evenings and weekends
Fully trained, backed by a decade of experience for peace of mind
5-star feedback from hundreds of our wonderful customers
Last month our ladies have washed and ironed 14,746 items
Prices
Typical clothing items
Common bedding items
Laundry Options
Customer reviews via Google
Edward Searle
First class service. Always on time, great price and the quality is great. Clothes ironed and folded perfectly.
Tanya Sweeney
I am very happy with the service provided my Mahendra. Communication was excellent and the ironing was perfect. I will definitely be using his services again. Thank you
Clare Collins
Excellent service
Fahim Arif
I am very happy with the service provided my Mahendra. Communication was excellent and the ironing was perfect. I will definitely be using his services again. Thank you
Dev Tailor
Mahendra was both prompt to pick up my items and dropping them off when completed. I had 38 items ranging from shirts, jeans, shorts, t-shirts and dresses. All were done to a very high standard. Thank you so much for this and providing such a high quality of service.
Stephen Walker
Very good and quick service.
Loved by 391 Households Across the UK
Kind words and perfectly pressed clothes, every time
How it works
1. You Book
Choose your preferred collection time online or call our friendly office team
2. We Confirm & Collect
We’ll confirm your booking and collect your items from your doorstep
3. You Relax
No more ironing or laundry stress — just clean, crisp clothes in 24–48 hour
More about Mahendry
Mahendry has proudly lived and worked in Leicester for many years, building strong connections across the local community. With a professional background as a trade advisor and liaison for academic institutions, he understands the importance of reliability, presentation and attention to detail. His experience managing busy environments, combined with the practical skills he developed as a dedicated househusband, gives him a meticulous approach to garment care.
Known for being hardworking, organised and customer-focused, Mahendry genuinely enjoys ironing and takes pride in delivering excellent results. Fully trained and supported by The Hot Iron, he uses a professional steam generator and top-brand ironing table to ensure every item is finished to a high standard.
For those searching for ironing services in Leicester or even “ironing services near me,” Mahendry offers free collection and delivery, making local life that little bit easier.
Services
Free Collection & Delivery
- Collection and delivery is free for orders over £20 - a small fee may apply if less
- You can also drop off your items if that’s more convenient – just let us know in advance
- Our usual return time is 48 hours, but we’ll always try to accommodate quicker returns
- Regular scheduled collections are popular – we’ll always confirm 24 hours before pickup
- Regular customers will receive one of our high-quality laundry bags if needed
- Payment is due upon delivery via bank transfer or cash - credit card coming soon
Ironing
- Ironing is priced per item — simple, clear, and often better value
- We'll hang shirts, dresses, formal trousers, jumpsuits, and similar items
- T-shirts and other garments can be hung on request — just let us know
- Folded items like polos and jumpers are neatly returned in shop-style folds
- Hung items are returned in biodegradable, reusable plastic covers
- We’re happy to follow special requests like trouser creases
Laundry
- Pricing is based on load size — full and half load options available (max 7kg per load)
- Laundry includes wash, dry & fold, or ironing — just tell us what you’d like
- We offer special packages for Airbnb and holiday lets — ideal for guest laundry
- Please separate laundry into individual loads before washing to protect colours
- Laundry is air-dried where possible and gently finished in a dryer when suitable
- We use top-brand, non-bio detergent that’s ideal for sensitive skin
Frequently asked questions
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14 Scraptoft Mews, Leicester, Leicestershire. LE5 2BH.
Company Information
The Hot Iron
14 Scraptoft Mews
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE5 2BH
Opening Hours
You can call on any day between 8am and 9pm.